Established in 2025 by the Board of Directors under the Directors’ Fund, the Junior Scholar Professional Development Grant supports junior scholar members at U.S. institutions pursuing professional development opportunities. Funds are awarded to competitively selected junior scholars to facilitate conference attendance, research travel, workshop or event attendance, language immersion, or other professional development opportunities in the next 12 months.
The grant includes $4,000 in funding.
Eligibility
Any member considered a junior scholar is eligible to apply. Junior scholar is defined as a non-tenured scholar with a terminal degree including pre-tenure, non-tenure track, postdoc, visiting scholar, instructor, temporary, adjunct, or lecturer. Applications from junior scholars at non-R1 institutions will be prioritized in the granting process. Supported professional development opportunities must occur within 12 months of receiving the grant.
All grantees are required to provide a minimum 500-word article on the grant and its impact on their professional development within 12 months of the funds dispersal.
To Apply
Applications open January and close March 15 annually. APPLY HERE.